Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-06-13
THE NEW CATHEDRAL.
LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE
WITH IMPOSING CEREMONIES.
Grafton BY Father Buchard-The
Procession of Y. NJ. I.-Descrip-
ton of the BuitdiDg-Etc.

COAST, III the exercises altenalng the laying
of the corner stone of the new CstholiC
Cathedral on the corner of Eleventh and K
streets-a structure that will cost a quarter
of a million dollars, and which will baye
no equal in size and elegance Of finish west
of the Rocky Mountains. The procession
consisted of the members of the Y. NJ. I
of this city and neighboring cities, and tfle
young ladies of the Convent of this CITY
Delegations from Dixon and Woodland ar.
rived on the morning train. Those from
Marysville arrived at 1910 A. NJ.
THEY WERE MET ON THEIR ARRryhI..
AT the depot by delegations from the tive
branches in this city, and escorted to Y. 8f
l. Hall on Seventh street. between K and
LStreets, where they were Hospitality en-.
teftained. At 9 p. VI. the local branches
together with those from adjoining towns
two hundred strong, formed in line at the
hall, and marching four abreast, headed
by the First Artillery Band of twenty
pieces, proceeded to the depot to meet the
delegations arriving ON the Reno train
from Nevada City Grass Valley, Smarts-
vile and Virginia City. The procession
made an imposing appearance. The visit
ors were accompanied by the Nevada City
Band, in elegant uniform, numbering fif-
teen pieces. They were received with
open ranks and escorted to the hall, where
few moments were allowed for refresh
ments. When they formed again they
marched up X street to the Temporary
church, where they met the Children OF
Mary and escorted them to the new cathe-
dral, in which seats had been prepared for
them. Long before the hour arrived for
the ceremonies TO begin the streets in the
neighborhood of the new building were
CROWDED WITH PEOPLE.
The balconies of houses, even their roofs.
were filled with people who were anxious
to-witness the imposing ceremony of the
laying of the corner stone. 1t is estimated
that at least 10000 people were in and
around the cathedral. A large number of
tables were placed both in the building and
upon the streets containing. contribution
boxes, in which were deposited the coin of
persons desirous of contributing toward the
defrayiDg of the expenses of the erection OF
the building. The contributions flowed in
quite literally. The thousand-dollar check
of the wealthy did not drop any heavier in
the box than did the nickel of the poor.
The contributions were good, fully
up to the expectations of those
who have the matter in hand
Bishop Manogue conducted the dedicatory
services, which were most impressive. The
altar was first visited and dedicated, and
then the cornerstone was placed in posi-
ton and dedicated to the Holy Sacrament
The exercises were all in Latin, as were
also the songs sung by the choir, which
consisted of Mrs. ]. II. Coppersmith, Miss
Mary Manning, Charles Beaumont and II
Auerbach-
The day was cool and pleasant until
about 3 o'clock, when a stiff breeze came
up from the south that rendered it very
disagreeable for those participating in the
exercises on the top of the building. Be-
fore the exercises were completed it almost
became gale, and the eloquent Grafton of
Father Burchard was lost to many of the
thousands who assembled to hear him. not
withstanding the fact that he has a strong
voice.
YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE.
The Young Mems Institute is Catholic
institution of comparatively recent origin.
Below is given the names aud officers of a
few of the branches that took part in the
exercises:
No. Is, Woodond-President, J. Lee
First Vice President, A. Harogan Second
pSS-I ASSluehti j. hoiIeili Corresponding
Secretary, James O'Farell; Recording
Secretary, II. j. Ward Treasurer, j.
Homes Marshal, VIM Foley.
No. 20, Nevada City = President, NJ.
o Farrell; First Vice-President, William
Millhone; Second Vice-President, Albert
MillhOne; Corresponding Secretary, John
Kelly; Recording Secretary, John A Klan-
cey Financial Secretary, Carl Sheheemer
Treasurer, Charles Grim Marshal, B. Nc
Clintock
No. 27, Sacramento-Presiden T. w.
O'Neil First President, d. F. Dooly;
Second Vice-President, Ed. Byrne; Record
ing Secretary, A. S. Chen; Corresponding
Secretary, L. Ryan; Financial Secretary,
Robert Montgomery Treasurer, John
Miller Marshal, Ed. Krouse.
No IL, Sacramento = President, John
Eagan; First Vice, VIM. Mullery; Second
Vice, J. w. McKenna Secretary, NJ. S.
Halsey; Treasurer, J. f. Kelly Financial
Secretary, James Longshore; Marshal, j.
S. Kelly.
No. Al, Virginia City-Presdsnt, Rev. T.
NJ. Tuhman; First Vice, F. D. Wilson;
Second Vice, W. 81. Roach; Recording Sec
relary, W. z. Hayes; Treasurer, J. NJ. f.
Harken; Financial Secretary, J. B. Rourk,
Corresponding Secretary, F. A. Feeney;
Marshal, ]. f, Sullivan.
No TO- Marysville = President, J. NJ.
Cremins; Vice, George Murphy; Record
ing Secretary, J. P. McQuaid; Financial
Secretary, J. w. Ryan; Corresponding Sec
retary, P. J. Delay; Marshal, P. J. Finni-
gan.
THE GRAFTON.
The oration by Father ;Buchard. Of the
Society of Jesuits in San Francisco, is
given in full below. Ia his preliminary
rlr ? hn
Before I commence my discourse 1 wish 70
direct your attention to four tables, three ont
side the wall and one within. The three on the
outside are in the hands of gentlemen, and
the one inside is presided over by LADIES. Now,
the object is to have them replenished with
your liberal contributions on this occasion. All
who give s. or upwards viii have their names
recorded and the same Will afterwards be an
nouneed IRON the altar 1t does not follow that
those who give less viii lose their reward. All
good deeds, great or small are rewarded in
heaven, and God, who is the Judge of every
good and perfect deed, viii note it. Even little
acts, like the bestowing of cup of water is
recompensed. Your donations to-day are
for Il great and noble object, the erection
and completion of this Cathedral, and
will be the means of bringing down uuon Won
blessings temporal. BLESSINGS spiritlal blessinos
il this world and the world to come Your
hearts are already dilating with Joy on account
of the opportunity you have of contributing to-
ward this grand object at this time A demand
is made upon you to-day by one of YOUR old
friends, an old acquaintance your Bishop, who
comes before you 70 erect in your city one of
the graDdest buildings, one of the greatest
monuments the city can have. An edifice TO be
admired, one that viii inspire the pride OF your
children and your ehildren's children who
Will point with pride to this Cathedral and say
1t was erected by Bishop Manogue We will
then expect you 20 assist and continue to assist
until this building is fully completed and paid
for.
And l say to thee: That thou art Peter.
and upon this rock | viii build my Church and
the gates of hell shall not prevail against IT,
Matth. xvi, Is.
Right Reverend Bishop, Reverend Fathers,
and beloved brethren: When the traveller
finds himself for the first time, in the presence
of those giants of The desert the pyramids, that
which strikes him first of all and engages his
whole attention, is not so much their origin,
their material, or their object as their hugeness
the immensity OF their proportions, the great
ness of their altitude. In like manner after
having traversed those desolate regions where
religious error has erected so many conventicies
and scattered so many ruins. we find ourselves
confronted by that gigantic spiritual edifice the
Roman Cathol c Church. We stop, overwhelmed
with admiration before the matchless structure.
and with daZzed vision, gaze upon its i'm
mensity; measure its sublime beight. Contem-
plate its regal majesty and harmonious beauty.
What a monument What an edifice And ia
this edifice what architectural GRANDEUR an
edifce whOse foundation eneireles the whole
earth whose Lofty dome reaches the throne
of God whose spacious inclosure admits hun
dreds of millions OF devcut woIshipers An
edifice whose Incompatible reality is but faintly
portrayed in the wonders OF st. Peters at Rome
But the Church of which speak, is more pzop,-